formula

formula
[ˈfɔːmjʊlə]
(pl. formulae -liː)

(pl. formulae -liː)a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols
公式；方程式；计算式
■(亦作 chemical formula)a set of chemical symbols showing the elements present in a compound and their relative proportions
化学分子式
(pl. formulas)a fixed form of words, especially one used in particular contexts or as a conventional usage
惯用语句，客套话
a legal formula.
法律惯用语。
■a method, statement, or procedure for achieving something, especially reconciling different aims or positions
（尤指用于调解的）方案；陈述；程序
the forlorn hope of finding a peace formula.
找到和平方案的渺茫希望。
■a rule or style unintelligently or slavishly followed
（愚蠢或盲目遵守的）常规，惯例；老一套
[as modifier]one of those formula tunes.
那些陈腔滥调之一。
■a stock epithet, phrase, or line repeated for various effects in literary composition, especially epic poetry
（文学作品，尤指史诗）程式化用语
(pl. formulas)a list of ingredients for or constituents of something
配方
a blend of fifteen whiskies of different ages compiled to a secret formula.
根据一个秘方调制在一起的15种不同年份的威士忌。
■a formulation
制剂
an original coal tar formula that helps prevent dandruff.
一种独创的有助于去头屑的煤焦油制剂。
■[mass noun]an infant's liquid food preparation based on cow's milk or soya protein, given as a substitute for breast milk
（以牛奶或大豆蛋白为主料的）婴儿配方奶粉
(usually followed by a numeral) a classification of racing car, especially by the engine capacity
（后接代表发动机排量的数字）赛车等级

语源

early 17th cent. (in the sense 'fixed form of words (for use on ceremonial or social occasions)'): from Latin, diminutive of forma 'shape, mould'

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